Honors Competition

2027 Competition

Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention
February 13-14, 2027
Application opens August 20, 2026
Deadline for submission: November 1, 2026, 5 PM EST

Honors Competition

The Honors Competitions is for outstanding flutists in grade 12 and under, who attend school or are homeschooled in a Mid-Atlantic state as defined in the 2027 General Competition Information, Rules and Regulations. Three finalists will be selected on the basis of their recording from each division: Senior (grades 10-12), Junior (grades 7-9) and Elementary (grades 6 or younger). Cash and other prizes will be awarded. Previous first prize winners are not eligible to participate in the same division. The decision of the judges is final. All works for flute and keyboard must be recorded using both instruments.

Requirements*

  1. Online application and fee, $20
  2. Submit an audio recording containing the following selection based on the division the applicant is entering:
    • Elementary Division: Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983), Pastorale (Elkan-Vogel)
    • Junior Division: Lili Boulanger (1893-1918), Nocturne (International)
    • Senior Division: Ian Clarke (1964-), Hypnosis (IC Music) (Note: Do not take the Ossias)
  3. Final round music selection for each division:
    • Elementary Division: Gary Schocker (1959-), Shima Enaga from Inspiring Flute Solos by Karen North (Allegro
      Publishing)
    • Junior Division: Alex Ford (1992-), Pan (Alry)
    • Senior Division: Adolphus Hailstork (1941-), I. Moderato con anima and IV. Allegro from Flute Set (Theodore
      Presser)

*Applicants are subject to all rules and regulations on this page as well as the 2027 General Competition Information, Rules and Regulations.

Updated 7/10/2026